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ARTS IN EDUCATION – MONTHLY CALENDAR PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES, 200 BOCES DRIVE, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598-4399, 914/248-2349--FAX # 914/248-3838

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May 1: Class Act Performing Artists & Speakers, Inc. - David Fisher *Rope Warrior: Grades You won't believe your eyes as David jumps from the seat of his pants, inside a K-2 balloon – yes, inside a balloon - and in a breathtaking "light show" performed in the dark with glow ropes and other special effects. David's program demonstrates timing, rhythm, dance and the value of physical fitness. Audiences always get involved in this one-of-a-kind healthy approach to entertainment. http://www.class-act.com/acts/RopeWarrior/index2.asp Somers - Primrose School To visit, contact District Rep - Julie Gherardi at 277-2404 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Sara Steinberg at 914/336-0087

May 1 & 15: Pelham Art Center - Fabric Printing & Tye-dye: The students will learn fabric art Grade and create designs using various mediums and fabric. K http://www.pelhamartcenter.org/education/ Pelham - Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christina Altero at 728-3640

May 2: Theatreworks, USA - The Teacher From the Black Lagoon and other Storybooks: Grade This is an exciting new hour musical revue based on favorite contemporary children’s 2 books. Book titles subject to change. Some of the tales are: Dogzilla; Grumpy Bird; I Want My Hat Back; Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, and others. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1572 New Rochelle - Daniel Webster Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Pat Ketcham at 576-4468 *5/30: Dobbs Ferry - Springhurst Elem. School Grade K For questions, contact Program Arranger - Chrisine Brennan at 693-1503 **5/30: Hendrick Hudson - Frank G. Lindsey Elem. Schools Grade 2 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michele Keefe at 737-7369 ***5/30: Pelham - Hutchinson Elem. School Grade 1 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Sandy Fiore at 738-3640

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May 2: The Striking Viking Story Pirates, LLC - New Story Show: The Story Pirates’ live Grades show is a crazy sketch comedy musical based on stories written by elementary K-3 school kids. We incorporate improv in every show, and often perform stories written by kids who are in the audience as a celebration of their words and ideas. http://storypirates.org/ Yorktown - Mohansic Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Florence O’Connor at 243-8006 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Ellen Conn at 243-8160 May 2: Michael Harrold - Egypt: A Multi-Cultural Journey: Through a visual and Grade storytelling presentation, students will learn about ancient and modern 6 Egyptian cultures. http://jambopro.com/school_days.htm Pleasantville - Pleasantville Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Susie Cheng at 917/250-1991 *5/8: Pleasantville - Bedford Road Elem. Schoo Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 3 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Fiona Curry at 497-3473 May 2-June 14: KJK Productions, Inc. - Kevin J. Kearins *Director - Sound of Music, Jr.: Grades Kevin will work with other artists Charlie Stevens-Music Director & Robert 2-4 Graham-Choreographer to help students to coordinate all the creative aspects of the show that they will be performing in. Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School (Show is at Seven Bridges MS) To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jill Fallon at 917/749-4762 May 5: Encore Performing Arts, Inc. - Mr. Fish’s Phenomenal Physics & Lisa Lou *The Grades Magic of Chemistry Show: These are humorous and exciting performances 4 & 5 that use music, magic and circus skills to encourage curiosity and critical thinking to explore the properties of physics & chemistry and their scientific principals. http://encoreperforming.com/mf.htm Byram Hills - Wampus Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jessica Rosh at 273-2647 *5/9: Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School (Just the Mr. Fish Show) Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 5 For questions, contact District Rep - Frederique Frenkel at 320-9658 May 5, 7 & 8: Jonathan Kruk - Storyteller: Storytelling provides a world of learning Grades experiences for students. This program engages them with varied voices, K & 1 lively recurring chants and finger plays. Interactive storytelling keeps the students involved while sharpening listening skills. Students will hear stories and learn many different techniques and ways to tell their own stories. Each grade will hear different tales, about the appreciation and importance of acceptance. http://www.jonathankruk.com Pelham - Prospect Hill Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Erica Youngren at 646/552-0016

May 5-9: Westchester Circus Arts - Circus Residency: Students will be learning the art of Grades juggling, tightrope walking, clowning and acrobats as well as performing what 6-8 they have learned in two performances. http://www.westchestercircusarts.com/ New Rochelle - Albert Leonard Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Amy Pace at 420-6236 May 6: Keep the Country Dancing, Inc. - Hoedown: Students will be listening and Grade performing square dances original to our country. They learn, while 2 experiencing the essential elements of American folk dancing. http://members.aol.com/TapCannon/pat2.html Ardsley - Concord Road Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Linda Peters at 693-6300 x 2202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Susan Friedman at 693-7510 x 2362 May 6: Potato Hill Poetry - Andrew Green *Poetry: Andrew will present a poetry program Grade where students will discuss and present their work. http://www.potatohill.com/ 4 Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Mattey941-8880 x 301 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Shelley Graham at 432-8086 May 6: Casey Carle - Bubblemania *Science, Art & Comedy: Using expert skills, and Grade amazing visuals, students will be fascinated by this program. This artistic K & 1 demonstration of the art and science of creating bubble sculptures is explored. Students are intrigued by this creative form of artistic expression. The program is loaded with visual comedy, big band music and songs. http://www.bubblemania.com/ Lakeland - Lincoln-Titus Elem. School (Shows are at 8:45 & 9:45am) To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 234 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Craig Colasante at [email protected] *5/6: Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School (afternoon show) Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 K-4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Josephs at 973/727-1799 **5/7: Mahopac - Austin Road Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Aaron Trummer at 845/628-3415 x348 K-2 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cynthia Colbrook at [email protected] ***5/27: Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. Schools Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 K For quesmtions, contact Program Arranger - Stefanie Tasso at 374-1833 ****5/28: Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 K For questions, contact Program Arranger - Traci Potenza at 917/378-9769 May 6: Joy Engel - Cinco de Mayo *Mexican Culture Through Dance: Joy will introduce K Grade Mexican culture through a festive Cinco de Mayo dance celebration. She will combine the teaching of both a different tradition and a new form of dance. Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Cassie Hollander at 763-3454

May 6: Note to Health - Jump with Jill: This is a live interactive rock ‘n roll concert Grades about nutrition for young students. The topics include respecting your body, K-5 eating breakfast, drinking water, getting lots of exercise, examining food packages and eating healthier foods. http://www.jumpwithjill.com/ New Rochelle - Barnard Early Childhood Center To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michelle Herbert at 576-4451 May 6: Emelin Theatre -Theatreworks, USA *Henry & Mudge: Sometimes it's tough being Grade a kid, but life is a lot easier - and a lot more fun - when you've got an extremely 2 large, slobbery, canine buddy to share your adventures! Follow the exploits of Henry and Mudge throughout the seasons in this new musical based on Cynthia Rylant's best-selling books. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1488 New Rochelle - Daniel Webster Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Pat Ketcham at 576-4468 *5/16: Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School *Grade 1 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Arbelaez at 738-7650 **5/27: Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 K-2 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rachel Spiro at 238-5447 May 6: Gary Wright. - Retro Productions *The Great American Pop Show: Celebrate Folk, Grade Ragtime, Tin-Pan Alley, Jazz, Latin, Country, R & B, Rock, Reggae, Disco, Rap, and 6 more! A stunning aural and visual fusion of music, dance, theater and song. This multi-cultural spectacular offers a bombardment of styles and vitality combining the dazzle of Broadway with the power of 25 all-time classic songs of the 20th century. An incredible participatory journey unlike anything you've ever seen or heard before! Host Gary Wright and the POP Show Band lead their audience back-in-time to experience historical eras throughout the 19th and 20th centuries and learn how popular song reflects the growth of technology and changing tastes. From "down- home" to "high-tech" - there will be lots of singing and clapping and dancing in the aisles! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-Wright-Music-co-Retroprods/45357999907 New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - LeAnn Bruno at 576-4430 May 6: Hudson Vagabond Puppet - Caps for Sale / Three Billy Goats Gruff: This is a large Grades scale puppet portrayal of Esphyr Slobodkina’s popular tale of the trials of the cap K-2 salesman who fell asleep under a tree and woke up without his wares and how he ends up retrieving them from the mischievous and playful monkeys. Following right after, our Bunraku styled puppeteers and puppets perform the Norwegian based fairy tale “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”. Here we follow the three increasingly large billy- goats in their attempt to cross a bridge in defiance of an obnoxious ogre. http://www.hvpuppets.org/caps-for-sale Pelham - Prospect Hill Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Erica Youngren at 646/552-0016

May 6: Patricia Lakin Koenigsberg - Author Visit: The author will discuss her work with Grade students to introduce the creative writing process. She will highlight common 2 elements found in all fiction, offer techniques to strengthen the students writing, and encourage them to begin a writing programs of their own. http://www.patricialakin.com/ Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 For questions, contact District Rep - Frederique Frenkel at 320-9658

May 6 & 7: ForArtist - Stephen Mancusi *Forensic Artist: Detective Stephen Mancusi is a Grades professional forensic artist who worked for the NYCPD for many year. His 9-12 program explains the connections between art and forensic science,with extensive examples of his work on actual cases. In the workshops, he will work with students as they create their own composite sketches, much like a forensic artist would sketch a suspect. http://www.forartist.com/biopage.htm New Rochelle - New Rochelle High School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Joel Fridovich at 576-4393

*5/12: Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 11 & 12 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Emilia Camporese at 763-7200 x 9245 May 7: Sheila Arnold - Storyteller *Bessie Costner/History’s Alive: Betsy Costner was a Grades 19th-century pre- or post-Civil War slave who was born in North Carolina, but during 7 & 8 the “second migration” is moved without her family to Mississippi. She talks from a pre-Civil War view about her daily life, relationships with free Negroes and whites in Mississippi and the runaways and abolitionists she has heard about. Or, Betsy can talk from a post-Civil War view about the Civil War itself and the destruction to where she was living, her search for her son, her desire to go North and this “new thing called freedom.” http://www.mssheila.org/Programs.html Byram Hills - H.C. Crittenden Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Amy mIller at 273-4002 May 7: Peter Lerangis - Author: This author will discuss his many written works and Grade the creative writing process. 4 http://threeinvestigatorsbooks.homestead.com/lerangisinterview.html Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Stacey Panzer at 666-0910 May 7: Dodger Properties, LLC - Matilda/The Musical: This show is a musical written by Grade Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It is based on the 5 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. http://us.matildathemusical.com/about/the-story/ Pelham - Prospect Hill Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Clarissa Rosado at 646/58-4415 *5/14: Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School Grade 5 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Joanne Buccini at 941-8300 x 463

May 7: Kathleen Sartor - Sirius Coyote *Latin American Music & Culture: Through Grade music and the telling of legends and myths, students will be exposed to the multi- 5 cultural music of different native peoples of the Americas and Caribbean. Not only will they see the various types of instruments, they will learn how music and folklore reflect the people. http://www.siriuscoyote.org/coyote3.html Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 For questions, contact District Rep - Frederique Frenkel at 320-9658

May 7, 8 & 15: Museum of Arts & Design: Students will tour and have a workshop about Grade how to experience art. http://www.madmuseum.org/ 4 New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Meera Rajamni at [email protected] May 7-June 17: Aija R.Sears - Botanical Arts: Aija will integrate art with science by having Grade the students create art projects about plants. Students will learn various 4 drawing techniques using both pens and colored pencils. Their final project is to create a field guide combining their artistic work and plant pressings. Pelham - Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Melissa Magiet at 924-5531 May 8: Twin Lakes Productions, Inc. - John Arrucci *Samba Drumming: In the Brazilian Grades Samba drumming workshop students will learn to play together on Agogo Bells, 5 & 6 Tamborim, Ganza, and Reco-reco. John provides the heartbeat pulse of the Surdo drum. Students experience the joy of ensemble music making while learning the importance of teamwork, responsibility and listening. Using a Samba whistle for cues (calls), John guides the ensemble through a series of breaks as well as opportunities for individual improvisation. Movement (marching or walking in place) is encouraged in order to reinforce each player’s sense of an internal pulse. http://johnarrucci.com/index.html Carmel - George Fischer Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Eric Stark at 845/878-2094 x 213 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kathy Vanacoro at 845/228-2300 May 8: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company - Mexican Dance Assembly: Calpulli celebrates Grades the rich dance traditions of Mexico’s diverse cultural history interpreted throught its 2-5 unique artistic vision. The fresh, vital repertoire honors Mexico’s past and the Mexican-American cultural expression in the U.S. http://calpullidance.org/ Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nicole Avella at 882-5439 May 8: Daryl Cobb - Author Visit: Daryl’s takes his audience on a journey through the Grade creative and writing processes by cleverly blending educational information (small 3 moments, developing ideas, editing, revising, illustrating, the importance of words, conflict, detailing, etc.) with live performance, music, reader’s theatre, readings and interactive activities. His performances are compelling, his energy and excitement for his craft is contagious. Hendrick Hudson - Furnace Woods Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jenean Eichenholtz at [email protected]

May 8: Joseph Ryan - Life of a Revolutionary War Soldier *Yanke Doodle Dandy: This Grade theatrical presentation will enhance the students understanding of what the life 4 of a soldier was like during the revolutionary war Lakeland - Benjamin Franklin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Debbie Buchwald at 962-3396 May 8: Sam Ladley - Hear Ye! Hear Ye!: This program offers students the opportunity Grade to see artifacts from America's past and hear stories of early American life. The 4 students will also dip candles, write with quill pens and learn calligraphy. http://colonialman.webs.com/ Lakeland - Lincoln-Titus Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Larua Armstrong at [email protected] May 8: Mary Poppins at the Westchester Broaday Theatre: Based on P.I. Travers cherished Grades stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins features the 6-8 Sherman brothers original Academy Award-winning songs. New Rochelle - Isaac Young Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kirk Ehrenreich at [email protected] May 8 & 9: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival - Shakespeare Workshops: The goal of Grade this residency is for the actors to work with the students so they can 8 experience the text and a variety of interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will get to participate in scenes. http://www.hvshakespeare.org/default.asp Chappaqua - Bell Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Dunleavy at 917/658-9485 May 8 & 9: Richard Ricca - American Civil War Artifacts: Students will experience this Grade extensive collection of Civil War artifacts and stories. 7 Irvington - Irvington Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Beverly Miller at 591-8505 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christina Mitchell at 591-9494 *5/19 & 21: Chappaqua - Bell & Seven Bridges Middle Schools Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 7 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jodi Falbaum at 241-0692 **5/27: Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 7 For questions, contact District Rep - Frederique Frenkel at 320-9658 May 8 & 9: Washington Insider Tours, Inc. - The Blue Man Group: Blue Man Group is a Grade creative organization dedicated to creating exciting and innovative work in a wide 7 variety of media. They are perhaps best known for their successful theatrical productions which combine comedy, music and multi-media artistry to create a form of entertainment that is totally unique. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Man_Group North Salem - North Salem Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Karen Koestner at 669-5414 x 2122

May 9: Dance Vectors Inc., The Phyllis Rose Dance Company - Step Lively Please Grades *Folk Dance Festival: This performance brings dances and music from around K-5 the world into the school. Dances come from Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Nepal, China, Japan, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, Argentina, Trinidad, Cuba, the U.S.A and more. http://www.phyllisrosedance.com Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Stuart Matley 941-8880 X 301 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lee Lee Wong at 432-8038 May 9: Theatreworks, USA - Click, Clack, Moo: "Cows that type? Hens on strike! Grades Whoever heard of such a thing!" Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter 2 & 3 Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declared the farm a "tech-free zone." He confiscates her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. "No way," replies Farmer Brown. "No blankets!" So the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets: no milk, no eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1507 Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 395-3227 May 9: Music Tours Unlimited dba Music Showcase Festival: The Jazz band students will Grades prepare several elections of moderately difficult and varying styles that demonstrate 7 & 8 their knowledge of ensemble performance. Many aspects of a musical performance are covered. The band will be graded on it’s performance and will be ranked against other schools attending the festival. Irvington - Irvington Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Debra Tuzman at 917/771-6940 May 9: Karen DeMauro - The Acting Center *Colonial Kids: Karen will perform her Grade Interactive Story Journeys. The stories will focus on Colonial times. 4 http://www.theactingcenter.com/education.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Increase Miller Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Susan Dillon at 763-7100 May 9: Adventure Game, Inc. - Colonial American Fair: This Fair will provide a Grade comprehensive examination of life in colonial America. Through media such as 4 music, dance, tinsmith, stenciling, and modes of dress, the students will receive an inclusive experiential education in the everyday life of that time. http://www.theadventuregame.org/workshops/colonialday Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Kramer at 232-6048

May 9: Child's Play Touring Theatre - New Voices: This production will feature Grades performances created from students’ own writings. By dramatizing stories K-5 and/or poems, and adding music, songs, mime, sound effects, props and costumes, a complete show will be created. The students gain appreciation of the creative writing process and its ability to transfer it to different mediums. http://www.cptt.org/ Lakeland - Benjamin Franklin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christine Daly at 245-6836 *5/22: Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. Schools Grades To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 K-4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kristen Mancini at 944-1660 **5/28: Brewster - JFK Elem. School Grades To visit, contact District Rep - George Viglucci at 845/279-5051 ext 1331 K-2 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kristen Rampolla at 845/803-0918 May 9: The Storycrafters, LLC - Jeri Burns & Barry Marshall *South African Storytelling: Grades Students will hear folktales from South Africa. The stories are enhanced with K-5 musical instruments. http://storycrafters.com/ North Salem - Pequenakonck Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Barbara Briganti at 669-5414 x 1012 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Mary Rubini at 845/669-3037 May 9, 12 & 13: Historic Hudson Valley - Philipsburg Manor *Millers & Merchants: Grade This trip will connect the arts and crafts of the colonial period with our 4 social studies and arts curriculum. Students will learn about life in rural colonial times by touring the site everyday life styles. It is an authentic colonial presentation of community life that will be compared to our present day community. http://www.hudsonvalley.org/education/school-programs/millers-and-merchants Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nancy Larkin at 238-7204 *5/9, 14 & 15: Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School Grade 4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Ivy Braun at 244-1933 **5/29: Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School Grade 4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Kramer at 232-6048 May 10-13: Scott Hickey - Lighting Designer for the One Act Play Festival: Scott will work Grades with the students and focus on the various aspects of designing and implementing 9-12 of the technical elements of lighting necessary to produce a school production. Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Steve Morse at 763-7463 May 10-15: Brian Porco - Sound & Video Designer for the One Act Play Festival: Brian will Grades work with the students and focus on the various aspects of sound design and 9-12 teach the students how to video record the show. Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Steve Morse at 763-7463

May 12: Adam Gidwitz - Visiting Author: Adam will be conducting an assembly on the Grade writing process from the idea to finished product. http://www.adamgidwitz.com/ 5 Chappaqua - Bell Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Dunleavy at 917/658-9485 May 12: Ellen Flaks & Leora Cohen - Kids on the Block: Through the use of puppets and Grade drama students will become aware of the effects of disabilities on people, and 3 how to deal with them. Chappaqua - Grafflin Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Traci Potenza at 917/378-9769 May 12: McCourt Productions - Sean McCourt *Behind the Emerald Curtain: This Grade educational program stresses the collaborative nature of the arts and hightlights the 5 many careers available. It take the students behind the show “Wicked” and shows them all the details and complexities that go into a Broadway play. http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/Description.html Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppoat 395-3227 May 12: Bash the Trash Environmental Arts, LLC - How Sound Works: By using Grade ordinary household materials students will learn how to make instruments. 3 This program will enhance the children’s understanding of how instruments work, they will play music, and also be educated about recycling. www.bashthetrash.com Katonah/Lewisboro - Increase Miller Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jeanine Klotzkin at 232-8777 May 12: John Farrell - Let's Treat Each Other Better: Using interactive songs and stories will Grade explore topics of respect, justice, honesty, compassion, responsibility, acceptance, K citizenship and peace. John encourages students to think about how they treat one another and to consider the effects of their actions. Audience members will sing, laugh and reflect how it feels to be in someone else's shoes. http://www.johnfarrell.net/workshops.htm Tarrytown - John Paulding Elem. School To Visit, contact District Rep - Michael Scarantino at 631-4442 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Helen Sanchez-Zhu 631-5526 May 12 & 13: Historic Hudson Valley - Van Cortlandt Manor *Crafts & Tasks: Students Grade visit several stations throughout the historic property to participate in and 4 observe 18th-century household chores, crafts, or leisure activities. This intensive, in-depth experience may include workshops in textiles, games, and dancing. http://www.hudsonvalley.org Briarcliff - Todd Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Shelley Graham at 432-8086

May 12-15: Jonathan Kruk - Medieval Manors & Manners: Through the art of storytelling Grade students will learn about Medieval Folklore and hear Renaissance stories. 6 The assembly will consist of creative problem solving through dramatics. Jonathan comes in period costume and uses the language of the time, thereby allowing students to get an insight into that era, people, language and customs. http://www.jonathankruk.net/flash/jk-schoolProg.swf Lakeland - Copper Beech Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 234 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Mary Eickler at 845/249-0028

*5/22:: Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Middle School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 6 For questions, contact District Rep - Frederique Frenkel at 320-9658 May 12-16: National Circus Project - Robert Lok & Keith Hirschman *Circus Artists: The Grades circus is a unique art form that combines the cultural and ethnic traditions of K-4 many nations into a performing art that celebrates physical and artistic excellence. Students will learn team building skills as well as the dramatic elements of performing circus skills, i.e. juggling, balancing, etc. There will be an assembly program following the workshops. http://www.nationalcircusproject.com/ Carmel - Kent Prumary School To visit, contact District Rep - Erick Stark at 845/878-2094 x 213 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Joan Pinkerton at 845/225-5025 x 341 May 12-18: Technical Directions, LLC - Cliff Bruno *Technical Director & Sound; R.J. Grades Thomas *Lighting Designer: Cliff, & R.J. will be working with our students 2-4 to design the lighting and sound for the show Peter Pan. They will also be the student tech crew on how to run the sound and lights for the show. Chappaqua - Westorchard Elem. School (Show is at Seven Bridges MS) To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Sheri Hametz at 218-8029 May 12-June 4: Hui Chun Lee (Cristina Lee) - Art & Culture of the Mandarin Language: Grade Students will learn about the culture of China. 3 Ardsley - Concord Road Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Linda Peters at 693-6300 x 2202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Teresa Panogos at 967-7510 x 2387 May 13: Joseph Ryan - Life of a Revolutionary War Soldier *Yanke Doodle Dandy: This Grade theatrical presentation will enhance the students understanding of what the life 4 of a soldier was like during the revolutionary war Lakeland - Van Cortlandtville Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rob Bergmann at 528-1354 May 13: Kevin Geraghty - *Sensory Awareness: Students will hear stories and songs about Grade animals and nature in a series of activities designed to awaken the senses and spark K imaginations. Lakeland - Van Cortlandtville Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rob Bergmann at 528-1354

May 13: Lower East Side Tenement Museum - Sweatshop-Slavery Life: Students will be Grades able to experience first-hand immigrants lives in early America. Their visit is to a 9-12 home in a Orchard Street tenement. The will pay a visit to the Levine family's garment workshop and the Rogarshevskys' Sabbath table at the turn of the 20th century, when the Lower East Side was the most densely populated place in the world. They will explore how immigrants balanced work, family and religion at a time of great change. http://www.tenement.org/tours.html New Rochelle - New Rochelle Campus High School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Donna Zimba at 576-4393 May 13: Associated Solo Artists, Inc. - The Learning Arts *The World Turned Upside Grade Down / Music of the American Revolution: Yankee Doodle comes to town 4 with this exciting, hands-on program which gives student insights into the causes and attitudes of the various participants of the American Revolutionary War. Through performances on the piccolo and the drum, artists Donna Wissinger and Richard Albagli help students understand the role which music and musicians played in this conflict. Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to participate by experiencing a day in the life of a soldier. Students learn various drum beats and what they meant, march to the beat of the drum and sing along with the artists. http://www.learningarts.org/guides/7-12/historysocial.htm#4 New Rochelle - Davis Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Carol Kelly at 576-4420

*5/15: Pelham - Columbus Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Fran Weinstein at 576-4401 May 13 & 14: Jacob Burns Film Center - See, Hear, Feel Film: Students will be treated to a Grade screening of films in this visual literacy program that aim to help students 3 become more active viewers of visual media and enliven their storytelling skills. http://www.burnsfilmcenter.org/ Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger- Karen Gershman at 861-2615 May 13 & 14: National Trust for Historic Preservation - Lyndhurst/Childhood on the Grade Hudson 100 Years Ago: This is a tour of Lyndhurst Castle where the students 4 hear stories and learn about how families lived then and compare what they learn with how we live today. http://www.lyndhurst.org/home.html Croton - Carrie E. Tompkins Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kelly Maloney at 271-5184 x 225 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Ana Maria Stattner at 271-5184 May 13, 22 & 27: Lori Siegel - Stories & Papier Mache’: Lori will use literature connections Grades to make creations supporting the science curriumlum. 4 & 5 New Rochelle - Daniel Webster Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Pat Kekcham at 574-4468

May 14: Gershwin Theatre - Wicked: This performance will expose students to the Grade creative art form of a Broadway show. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two 5 other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the North makes for the most spellbinding musical. http://www.wickedthemusical.com/ Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Julie Torre at 779-5559

*5/21: Eastchester - Anne Hutchinson Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nina Rodriguez at [email protected] May 14: Lou Del Bianco - Ancient Myths from Around the World: Storyteller Lou Grade Del Bianco takes his audience on a journey as he acts out some of the oldest 6 stories ever told. Gilgamesh (Ancient Sumeria): Touted as the world's oldest recorded story, this 5,000 year old myth follows the adventures of Gilgamesh, a likable hero whose "character flaws" have many lessons to teach a young audience! The Lion's Whiskers (Ethiopia): A very touching tale about love and patience. Vasalisa The Wise (Russia): Known as the "Grandmother of all fairytales". Students will be able to pick out characters and situations they have heard in many of the traditional stories they grew up with! Not many know that it started 2500 years ago with a brave girl named Vasalisa, who stands up to the witch Baba Yaga, and overcomes the evil of her stepmother and stepsisters! The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Greece): This timeless fable is bought to life with music and dance. http://www.findlou.com/shows.htm Mt. Pleasant - Westlake Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Lisa Sanfillippo at 769-5500 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christina Pugni at 393-3191 May 14-June 8: Peter Royston - Theatre Arts Children’s Literature *Shakespeare: Grade Through this theatre residency students will immerse themselves in this 8 author’s historical time period and analyze and interpret his works. It will culminate with their own performance. http://www.moveweb.com/Guidewrite/peter.html Irvington - Irvington Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Beverly Miller at 591-8505 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jennifer McArdle at 591-8500 May 16: Plan-it, Inc. - Bertram Konowitz *Developing Improvisational Skills: This residency Grades will teach students that everyone has musical talent and that everyone can enjoy K-5 making music. http://www.tc.edu/spirit/frames/biosmain.htm New Rochelle - Columbus Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marc Schneider at 576-5643

May 16: Associated Solo Artists, Inc. - The Learning Arts *Exploring Nature & The Grade Seasons through Music: While exploring themes of Nature and the 2 Seasons, this program activates children's verbal, visual, kinesthetic and musical imaginations. The goal is to link these intelligences in support of active learning. The program begins with Copland's “Simple Gifts” and the children's first impressions of the people and landscape depicted in this music. Children then hear the famous opening scene of The Sound of Music and learn to "tune in" to the mental pictures inspired by music. Then, the children play a musical game in which they verbalize their musically inspired mental pictures of animals and the seasons. The program concludes with the whole class participating in the hilarious Copland song “I Bought Me A Cat.” http://www.learningarts.org/guides/K-6/mathscience.htm#1 Pelham - Columbus Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Fran Weinstein at 576-4401 May 16: Michael Harrold - Latin America & The Rain Forest: this is an interactive Grade exploration of Latin America & the Rain Forest. It combines photography, 5 artifact and stories to educate, motivate and promote multicultural awareness and respect. The show ventures into Latin America and it’s history (Aztec, Maya and Inca and the coming of the explorers and subsequent conflicts and conquests) and the diverse cultures of this region (indigenous, mestizo). http://www.jambopro.com/sch_prog.html Pleasantville - Pleasantville Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Elizabeth Singh at 978/549-8834 May 19: Daniel Kirk - Author/Illustrator: Daniel Kirk has written over 21 books. He will talk Grade about the process of writing and discuss creative thinking, writing, editing, sketching K and illustrating his books. http://danielkirk.com/dankirkschool.html Carmel - Paterson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Andy Irvin at 845/878-2094 x 215 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Leslie Palmieri at [email protected] May 19 & 23: Arts Horizons, Inc. - Ellis Island Stories: Three immigrant characters of Grades various nationalities and an immigrations inspector tell the stories of their 4 & 5 journey to America, processing in Ellis Island and their new lives in the U.S. http://www.artshorizons.org/theatre/ellis-island-stories/22503 African Brazilian Carnival: Students will have the opportunity to see and hear exciting selections of Brazilian and African dances, songs and music, which demonstrates how people from different backgrounds work together. http://artshorizons.org/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/01325.21.270046180810687502 Tarrytown - Washington Irving Elem. School For questions, or to visit, contact District Rep - Michael Scarantino at 631-4442

May 19 & 28: John Chris Rowlands - Farmin’ Fever & Butterfly Concerts: These Grades programs are designed to teach students about the above mentioned topics K & 2 through use of songs,dance, and colorful props. Students will be actively 3-5 involved and learn important information through their participation. Katonah/Lewisboro - Katonah Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Diana DeCuballis at 401-9114 *5/27: Pleasantville - Bedford Road Elem. School (Ocean Concert) Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Cindy Kramer at 741-1441 1 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Elissa Germaine at 415/377-5437 May 20: Hypothetical Theatre Company - Ellis Island Stories: These stories are made Grade up of a 30 minute performance of oral histories of immigrants and a 20 minute 4 historical program which will be interactive with the students that will allow them to integrate what they hear into their curriculum. http://www.hypotheticaltheatre.org/edoutreach.asp Chappaqua - Roaring Brook Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Debra Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Margot Schmolka at 773-0453 May 20: Green Meadows Farms - Festival of Cultures: Students will explore the heritage Grade and cultures of Africa, Mexico, Europe, Polynesia and Native America. They 3 will hear music, sing songs, listen to tribal stories and participate in the shows. http://www.visitgreenmeadowsfarm.com/greenmeadowfarmf.html Katonah/Lewisboro - Lewisboro Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jeanine Scott at [email protected] May 20: Journeys Into American Indian Territory - Robert Vetter *Eastern Woodland Grade Indian Artifacts & Stories: Traditional songs, stories and games emphasize the 4 importance of being respectful to each other as well as the earth we inhabit, and the need to be responsible for one’s actions. http://www.indianjourneys.com/children.htm New Rochelle - Ward Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Michelle Herbert at 576-4451

*5/29: Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School Grade To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kathy Condon at [email protected] May 20: All For Kidz, Inc. - The Ned Show: The NED SHOW is a high energy, Grades motivational assembly featuring our character NED and lots of active K-4 participation for kids. Presented through storytelling, humor, visuals and audience participation, the NED Show utilizes a multi-sensory learning model to motivate…encourage…inspire your students to become champions at school and in life. http://www.thenedshow.com/ned_program Putnam Valley - Putnam Valley Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Susi Cummings at 845/526-7847 x 1369 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Sara Nielsen at 845/526-7847

May 21: Class Act Performing Artists & Speakers, Inc. - Ballet Folklorico Mexico: This is an Grade authentic Mexican folk dance troupe that uses original music, dance, costumes and 5 folklore to describe the times of the Mexican Revolution, ceremonial rituals and folk stories from the Aztec, Michoccan and Guerrero. http://class-act.com/acts/BalletFolkloricoMexico/index2.asp Chappaqua - Seven Bridges Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Debbie Alspach at 238-5560 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jodi Falbaum at [email protected] May 21: Spanish Repertory Theatre - Repertorio Español *El Quijote: A carnivalesque Grades adaptation of Cervantes' masterpiece. Through Don Quijote's adventures, the 9-12 production presents the illussion of an utopian world with a festive and colorful spirit. http://www.repertorio.org/productions/index.php?area=ind&id=80 Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maria Vales at [email protected] May 21: American Museum of Natural History - Cultural Hall *Eastern Woodland Grades Indians: The Hall of Eastern Woodland Indians focuses on the traditional cultures 3 of the Native American peoples, including the Iroquois, Mohegans, Ojibwas, and Crees, living in the Eastern Woodlands of North America through the early 20th century. This hall features a variety of dwelling styles, including an Ojibwa domed wigwam, an Iroquois longhouse, and a Creek council house, along with typical lodgings of the Natchez, Seminole, and Fox peoples. Information about and examples of pottery, baskets, tools, metal jewelry, musical instruments, and textiles showcase a wide range of craftsmanship. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/human-origins-and-cultural-halls/hall-of-eastern-woodland-indians

New Rochelle - Jefferson Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger – Elena Braia at 576-4430 May 21: Carnegie Hall Corp. - LinkUP! Students are given the opportunity to join the Grade orchestra in this highly participatory program, in which they learn to sing and play 4 an instrument in the classroom and perform with a professional orchestra from their seats at a culminating concert at Carnegie Hall. http://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Link-Up/ Pelham - Prospect Hill & Siwanoy Elem. Schools For questions, contact Program Arranger - Eric Katz at 522-4868 *5/22: Pelham - Colonial & Hutchinson Elem. Schools Grade 4 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Rami Vamos at 347/743-3832 May 21-June 2: Scott Hickey - Lighting Designer; Brian Porco - Sound & Video Designer & Grades David Walsh - Stage Designer for the Spring Concert: These artists will 9-12 work with the students and focus on the various aspects of designing and implementing elements of lighting, sound & stage design necessary to produce a school production. Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay High School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Steve Morse at 763-7463

May 22: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Inc. - A Day In The Renaissance: Grade Students are given a unique opportunity to experience the Renaissance period 6 with a guided tour of the music room, where they will have exposure to artwork costumes, stained glass windows and furniture. The art of falconry is shown by an expert, and students will actively participate in an orchestra, choral and theatrical performance. They will also sing and dance to I Guilliari di Piazza. http://www.caramoor.org/html/adayintherenaissance.htm Briarcliff - Briarcliff Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Robert Connolly at 769-6343 x 2108 *5/27: Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay Middle School Grade 6 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marchia Daley-Savo at 763-7631 **5/28 & 29: Hendrick Hudson - Blue Mountain Middle School Grade 6 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Nancy Lustyik at [email protected] May 22: Arts Horizons, Inc. - Viva Mexico! Travel the world without ever having to buy a Grades plane ticket! Arts Horizons offers programs that expose audiences to different K-4 cultures and continents. Through the arts, our groups provide insights, history and entertainment that will give you a true understanding of not only the countries that they come from, but how their cultures connect. http://www.artshorizons.org/international-festival/22088 Carmel - Kent Primary School To visit, contact District Rep - Erick Stark at 845/878-2094 x 213 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Julie Ann Burton at 845/225-5025 May 22: Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey - Midsummer Night’s Dream: Students will Grade see a production of Shakespeare’s play and it will be followed by a post- 8 production discussion of the performance and Shakespeare in general. It will also enhance their literature studies. http://www.shakespearenj.org/Education/LIVE/Midsummer/Info.html Mt. Pleasant - Westlake Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Lisa Sanfillippo at 769-5500 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Christina Pugni at 393-3191 May 22: Museum of Modern Art - Tour *Art Studio: This is a creative arts field trip to see Grade original paintings by the Master Artists we have been studying in class. 5 http://www.moma.org/ Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kathy Condon at [email protected] May 22-30: Ramzi El-Edlibi - Dances From China & South America: Ramzi will select, Grade arrange the music and choreograph a production for the students to perform. 3 Pelham - Prospect Hill Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzoat 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Erica Youngren at 646/552-0016 May 22 & 30: Kazuko Omori - Japanese Art *Calligraphy & Darama Doll: This program will Grade introduce students to the Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and 3 creating a Darama Dolls. Pelham - Siwanoy Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Peter Giarrizzo at 738-3434 x 1157 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Alyssha Miro at 738-7650

May 23: Allen Strauss - Hollyrock Entertainment *Brain Challenge: This assembly Grades will be an interactive show performed like a game show. Questions will be 6 & 7 appropriate for the grade level and encompasses varied curriculum subjects. http://allen424.tripod.com/index.htm Byram Hills - H.C. Crittenden Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - Tim Kaltenecker at 273-4268 x 5950 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Amy Miller at 273-4002 May 23: Music in the Parks - Festival in the Park: Instrumental students will prepare several Grades selections of moderately difficult and varying styles that demonstrate their knowledge 9-12 of ensemble performance. Many aspects of a musical performances are covered. The band will be graded on it’s performance and will be ranked against other schools attending the festival. http://www.musicintheparks.com/ Tuckahoe - Tuckahoe High School (Tuckahoe M.S. will go on May 30th) For questions, contact District Rep - Sandy Garufi at 337-5376 x 1237 May 23 & 27: Erik Maldonado - Poetry Slam 101: This group will motivate and coach Grades students in the realm of creative writing and will perform a poetry slam for 6-8 them. http://advocateofwordz.com/ New Rochelle - Isaac Young Middle School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Kirk Ehrenreich at [email protected] May 27: Bruce Waldman - Landscape & Illustrations: Students will see examples of Grades his fine art work as well as his illustrations, monoprints and books they have 9-12 been reproduced in. There will be a demonstration following the discussion. http://www.brucewaldman.com/ New Rochelle - New Rochelle High School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marc Schneider at 576-5643 May 28: Bear Honey Farm -Clifford Wright-Sunflower *Dancin’ With The Honeybees: Grade Using storytelling, poetry, puppetry, music & dance students learn about ecology of 2 the natural world. http://www.cliffsunflower.com/ Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 739-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 557-9656 May 28: Theatreworks, USA - Seussical The Musical: Students will have the opportunity Grades to further study the poetry and storytelling of Dr. Seuss as they see this live Pre K-2 performance of his works using action, dance, and music to convey his poetry. http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1490 New Rochelle - Barnard Early Childhood Center To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jonie Dalbon at 576-4386 May 28: The Cripple of Inishmann - On Broadway: Direct from a smash hit London run, Grades Daniel Radcliffe takes on his most critically acclaimed role yet in the biting comedy. 9-12 When a Hollywood director visits a remote Irish island to cast his latest film, the locals clamor for their once-in-a-lifetime chance at movie stardom. But it's Billy, a frail young man with the odds stacked against him, who has the biggest Hollywood dream of them all. http://www.crippleofinishmaan.com/ New Rochelle - New Rochelle High School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Marc Schneider at 576-5643

May 28: American Heritage Student Tours, Inc. - Historic Philadelphia Tour: This Grade tour has a cultural emphasis on the arts in architecture of historic Philadelphia. 5 http://www.americanheritagestudenttours.com/philatour.htm Tuckahoe - W.E. Cottle Elem. School

For questions, contact Program Arranger - Vincent Fusco at 337-5376 May 28-30: Beauty and the Beast Storytellers - Mitch Weiss & Martha Hamilton: These Grades professional storytellers will introduce students to the art of storytelling using K-5 classic children’s literature. http://www.beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com/schoolresidencies.html Hendrick Hudson – Furnace Woods Elem. Schools To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Jenean Eichenholtz at [email protected] May 29: Adventure Game, Inc. - *Colonial American Fair: This Fair will provide a Grade comprehensive examination of life in colonial America. Through media such as 4 music, dance, tinsmith, stenciling, and modes of dress, the students will receive an inclusive experiential education in the everyday life of that time. http://www.theadventuregame.org/workshops/colonialday Eastchester - Greenvale Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Ron Hattar at 793-6130 x 4202 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Maggie Racioppo at 395-3227 May 29: Prismatic Magic, LLC - Laser Spectacular with Spring Jam: This is an exciting Grades laser show combining visual arts and scientific technology in a sing-along show. K-5 The Spring Jam Spectacular is a light, fun program that features pop/rock music from the last several decades to celebrate the return of the warm sun and the fun activities of spring and summer. http://www.prismaticmagic.com/ep-springjam.asp Hendrick Hudson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Enrique Catalano at 257-3130 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Andrea O’Malley at 293-7853 May 30: Music in the Parks - Musical Festival in the Park: Our concert bands will prepare Grade several selections of moderately difficult and varying styles that demonstrate 8 their knowledge of ensemble performance. Many aspects of a musical performances are covered. The band will be graded on it’s performance and will be ranked against other schools attending the festival. Katonah/Lewisboro - John Jay Middle School For questions, contact Program Arranger - Elena Gambulos-Cody at 763-7500 May 30: Prismatic Magic, LLC - American Pride Spectacular: This is an exciting laser Grade show combining A perfect blend of pop/rock music and patriotic songs, American 2 Pride features uplifting songs, such as America the Beautiful (Ray Charles), God Bless the USA (Lee Greenwood), and Fanfare to the Common Man (Aaron Copland). The program captures the ideals that make our nation great: liberty, diversity, and exploration of the unknown. Laser imagery includes famous national symbols and landmarks, such as the Lincoln Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty. http://www.prismaticmagic.com/ep-americanpride.asp Katonah/Lewisboro - Meadowpond Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Kim Monzon at 763-7020 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Lisa Burke at 917/325-3829

May 30: Undercurrent Designs, Inc. -dba- A Day In Clay *Mask Making: Cliff will work Grade with the student to create a mask inspired by African masks and fabric design. 5 They will explore many techniques including slab, scratching, relief, coil, etc… http://day-in-clay.com/ Lakeland - Thomas Jefferson Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - Tammy Cosgrove at 245-1700 x 228 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Polly Halim at 245-4802 May 30: 2 Hands 2 Learn - Judy Lewis *Papermaking: This is an introduction to the Grade history of papermaking through the ages, with an emphasis on colonial times. 4 Students willl make cotton rag paper from pulp, using the traditional method of screening with a mold and deckle. http://2hands2learn.com/pages/1/index.htm New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440 May 30: Gina Kingsley - Mini Mosaics: Students will be introduced to mosaic art in this Grades one day workshop and create their one mini mosaic. K-5 New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440 May 30: Cari Leitner & Gigi Longo - Zumba Dancing: Zumba is a fitness program Grades inspired by Latin dance. A Zumba workout mixes body sculpting movements K-5 with easy-to-follow dance steps mainly derived from Latin music. The movement combinations and Latin rhythms strive to create a party-like atmosphere - a more "feel happy" experience. New Rochelle - Trinity Elem. School To visit, contact District Rep - John Quinn at 576-4240 For questions, contact Program Arranger - Judy Scheck at 576-4440

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